Global market volume of metallocene polypropylene 2017-2027, by product
The largest contributor to the global metallocene polypropylene (mPP) market in 2020 was the fiber and nonwoven segment, with a market volume of 118.05 thousand tons. Applications in the mPP fiber and nonwoven segment include medical masks and other personal protective equipment, as well as cleaning wipes. Owing to their importance within the medical industry, the global demand for mPP fiber and nonwoven products increased dramatically in 2020 as a result of the outbreak of COVID-19. The market volume of mPP fiber and nonwoven products is expected to register a CAGR of 2.6 percent between 2021 and 2027.